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Lingnan University
23 Oct 2025
Lingnan University and Shenzhen Das Intellitech Company Limited (Das Intellitech), a leading company specialising in the research and application of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, 23 October. This collaboration will use artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and IoT technologies to advance smart building and low-carbon development initiatives.
Ehime University
23 Oct 2025
Merging Molecular Biology and Photochemistry for Breakthrough Innovation
Kanazawa University
23 Oct 2025
A collaboration team of researchers from the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Graduate School of Science at Nagoya University, and the RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS) reports in ACS Nano an integrative modeling workflow to understand with atomistic precision biomolecular dynamics from high-speed atomic force microscopy experiments.
Hiroshima University
23 Oct 2025
An international team has provided experimental evidence of bulk altermagnetism in MnTe. Using resonant X-ray nanoimaging, they resolved magnetic domains and confirmed their altermagnetic nature, establishing a powerful tool for future 3D and real-time studies of magnetic textures.
Hiroshima University
22 Oct 2025
In 1867, Lord Kelvin imagined atoms as knots in the aether. It was soon disproven. But a new study suggests his discarded idea may yet hold the key to why the universe exists.
Tohoku University
22 Oct 2025
Scientists at Tohoku University have uncovered how electric fields, surface properties, and charge dynamics work together to shape catalytic reactions. The findings reveal why pH so strongly influences reaction efficiency, and how understanding this interplay can guide the design of smarter, more sustainable catalysts.
Tohoku University
22 Oct 2025
A research team has broken down walls, or moved magnetic domain walls to be exact, in the field of spintronics. They uncovered a new mechanism that enables faster and more efficient movement of magnetic domain walls in spintronic materials. By harnessing dual spin torques in a cobalt–iridium–platinum multilayer structure, the team demonstrated a unique form of spin-driven motion. The findings could inform the design of next-generation, low-power spintronic memory devices.
The University of Osaka
22 Oct 2025
The University of Osaka researchers developed a world-first sustainable method for synthesizing pharmaceutical-grade NOBIN. By cooperatively utilizing a vanadium catalyst and energy-efficient LED light, the process eliminates byproducts, reduces waste, and allows for ideal raw material ratios, paving the way for greener and more efficient chiral molecule production.
Osaka Metropolitan University
22 Oct 2025
In the marine green alga Codium fragile, unusual carotenoids rapidly dissipate harmful chlorophyll triplet states, protecting the organism from light-induced damage. Using EPR spectroscopy and quantum chemical simulations, the study revealed the structural and electronic principles behind this photoprotection, offering insights for potential bio-inspired solar technologies.
Lingnan University
22 Oct 2025
The Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (APIAS) at Lingnan University celebrated its "Life Story and Epitaph" project with an opening ceremony for the Epitaph Exhibition on 10 October 2025. The event brought together nearly 70 participants included older adults from three community centres in Tuen Mun and Kowloon City, Lingnan University students, and members of the public.
YOKOHAMA National University
21 Oct 2025
Miniaturized electronics and intricate objects require a certain finesse. Here, researchers look into the development of a machine capable of these fine movements, as well as identifying and categorizing the objects using machine learning.
National Taiwan University
21 Oct 2025
Researchers have developed a novel biomedical engineering tool that uses volumetric MRI analysis to precisely measure paraspinal muscle atrophy, distinguishing nerve root severities in traumatic brachial plexus injuries with 91% accuracy. The new evaluation system outperformed standard clinical assessments and shows promise for diagnosing degenerative radiculopathy, potentially enabling early detection of chronic nerve compression.
Tohoku University
20 Oct 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University synthesized a graphene mesosponge to pinpoint the cause of battery failure, so that we can fix the root cause of their instability.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Oct 2025
- New approach that overcomes the limitations of existing processes, improving both diffusion efficiency and magnetic performance
- Combines spark plasma sintering with diffusion technology to achieve enhanced performance, with potential applications in electric vehicles, wind power generation, etc.
- Published in Journal of Alloys and Compounds, a prestigious international journal in the field of materials science
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Oct 2025
-AI that detects even “wing-flapping patterns,” the world’s first technology to distinguish birds from small drones at long range
- Successfully identifies small drones 8 km away… DGIST joins Google and OpenAI on the global stage
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Oct 2025
- Development of an AI method that enables efficient large-scale model training while protecting personal information with only a single model transmission
- Overcomes previous limitations of computational cost and overfitting… expected to be applied in medical image analysis
- Research results published in Medical Image Analysis, October 2025, a top-tier journal in the field of medical image analysis
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Oct 2025
- The coil interface, designed as an inductive electric field gradient-enhanced coil for peripheral nerve stimulation, was 3D-printed and successfully verified
- Expected to contribute to the treatment of chronic pain and nerve disorders, with improved stimulation efficiency achieved by reducing heat generation and energy consumption
- Research findings published in the esteemed journal, ‘IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering’
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
20 Oct 2025
- Introducing “magnetic properties” into platinum-based alloys, dramatically improving oxygen reduction reaction performance and durability
- Exceeding the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2025 targets–expected to contribute to the commercialization of next-generation eco-friendly hydrogen energy
National Taiwan University
20 Oct 2025
DeePFAS, a novel deep-learning model, streamlines large-scale non-targeted screening of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) by projecting raw MS2 spectra into a latent space of chemical features, offering a rapid, AI-driven solution to replace complex traditional analysis.
Ehime University
20 Oct 2025
A research team led by Associate Professor Tomoya Kataoka at Ehime University, in collaboration with Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd., Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., and Wageningen University’s Associate Professor Tim van Emmerik, has developed AI software using deep learning to detect, classify, and track plastics flowing in rivers. The system automatically estimates transport volumes from video data, supporting continuous monitoring and advancing understanding of land-to-sea plastic transport.
Impart
20 Oct 2025
In 2022, Bangladeshi architecture firm Sthapotik designed a mausoleum for the influential 20th-century Uwaisi pir (saint), Shah Muhammad Mohshin Khan. Located in Manikganj, approximately 54 kilometres from Dhaka, this building stands out as a most unconventional interpretation of the traditional dargah, or Sufi tomb.
Hiroshima University
20 Oct 2025
A Hiroshima University ecologist proposes a flexible anytime, anywhere bird survey approach to expand biodiversity data collection
National Taiwan University
20 Oct 2025
A common soil fungus (Purpureocillium lilacinum BA1S), when combined with calcium and mild alkalinity, speeds up the breakdown of biodegradable plastic (PBAT), offering a greener path for managing agricultural and packaging waste.
Lingnan University
18 Oct 2025
Lingnan University continues to participate in annual innovation and technology event the InnoCarnival 2025 (the Carnival), organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC). As one of the programme partners, Lingnan University is showcasing eight innovative "Smart Healthy City" research projects, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and interdisciplinary research.
YOKOHAMA National University
17 Oct 2025
Researchers have shed light on the mechanism behind the dissipative solutions that appear in weak shock waves, explaining them from the perspective of entropy generation. The study examined the numerical thickness of shock waves as represented in the finite volume method, a widely used framework in computational fluid dynamics.
YOKOHAMA National University
17 Oct 2025
Applications in neural network circuits
Tohoku University
17 Oct 2025
Researchers at Tohoku University have taken a major step forward in the global hunt for dark matter, an invisible substance that makes up about 27% of the universe, by designing a new type of quantum sensor network that could significantly improve our chances of detecting it.
Osaka Metropolitan University
17 Oct 2025
Modified yeast developed to efficiently adsorb targeted elements from solutions
Hiroshima University
17 Oct 2025
Lab tests confirm that Pin1 inhibitors could reduce and stop outbreaks of herpes simplex virus-1
National Taiwan University
17 Oct 2025
Researchers from the Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering at National Taiwan University have developed a multifunctional hydrogel sensor for detecting formaldehyde.